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The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) will conclude their 61st season with a slightly altered version of Shakespeare's most popular comedy A Midwinter Night's Dream. Find out more about the production here!

ABT Artistic Director Susan Jaffe has released principal casting which will include Devon Teuscher as Clara, the Princess, and Joo Won Ahn as The Nutcracker Prince on Opening Night, Friday, December 8.

Reverend Billy and The Church of Stop Shopping has established a permanent creative home at 36 Avenue C (Loisaida Ave., corner of E. 3rd Street), where the troupe will evolve new works and perform weekly on Sundays at 3:00 PM. The location, renamed Earthchxrch, is a former bank branch (first North Fork, then Capital One). 

The Utah Symphony has a long history of bringing its community together through music at the holidays—and this year is no different! This winter season, the Utah Symphony presents a variety of festive concert performances which begins with the return of the community-favorite Messiah Sing-In tradition with the Utah Opera Chorus—a celebratory event that invites audience members to sing along with Handel's beloved oratorio.

Charlotte Morris offers a message of heartbreak and healing in her new video, “Love Ain’t Real,” which premiered on Americana UK. The impactful short film, directed by William Gawley and produced by Michelle Robertson, showcases Morris in a simple black outfit against a black backdrop. The video captures her vulnerability and childhood trauma, while her nuanced soprano voice and emotional lyrics convey the theme of finding healing and hope. “Love Ain’t Real” is from Morris’ album WILD CHILD, available for purchase on all platforms. Critics have praised Morris for her exceptional vocals and ability to express herself through her art.

Netflix has revealed the first official look at Stranger Things: The First Shadow, along with the first act title: “Chapter One: The Girl From Nowhere.” Stranger Things: The First Shadow by Kate Trefry is an original stage play that brings the world of Stranger Things to life in a new way – live on stage. Check out the photo now!

Get a first look at 'Make Them Hear You' from Signature Theatre's production of Ragtime. Watch the video here!

The audience at the opening night performance of Broadway Across Canada’s presentation of Hairspray was buzzing with excitement.  There seemed to be more people than usual for a Tuesday night performance, maybe because Hairspray has widespread appeal or maybe just because it is the first show of the new season. Hairspray tells the story of Tracy Turnblad (Caroline Eiseman) a big girl, with big dreams, and an even bigger heart. 

Woody Creek Distillers, which sets the gold standard for Colorado spirits just announced its “William H. Macy Reserve Straight Rye Whiskey,” a premium, 10-year-old, bottled-in-bond expression.

All The Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented The Villain, a new work created and performed by Patrick Page and based on the villains of William Shakespeare, will extend performances at the DR2 (103 E 15th Street) Theatre through Sunday, February 25, 2024.

First Stage's Young Company, the Theater Academy's award-winning training program for advanced high school actors, will present its first production of the 2023/24 season, Shakespeare's riveting play HENRY IV, PART 1.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) will host ten local Pittsburgh celebrities in walk-on roles during The Nutcracker this year. Each celebrity will make a guest appearance in the “Party Scene” during the first act of the production.

Ballet Black return to the Royal Opera House, Linbury Theatre with their double bill Pioneers. Then Or Now takes the poetry of American Feminist, Adrienne Rich and uses it as a foundation to discuss the current period of political and social change.

Major survey of modern art created in the American South opens January 26.

The Folger Theatre welcomes audiences back to its jewel box theatre with The Winter’s Tale – a story of friendship, betrayal, loss and second chances. With glorious production elements and strong performances, this production reminds audiences of everything that is unique and significant about attending a show at the Folger.

The newly imagined production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic, PETER PAN has released two videos of a three-part  series, entitled “This Way to Neverland'. Watch here!

Director Michael Michetti has put thought and heart into his production and peopled it with a strong cast whose characters opt for playing the strength of their convictions over histrionics. A hurricane force this WIND is not, but there’s plenty to enjoy.

Experience the magic of the holiday season with Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre's pay-what-you-wish Christmas Revue. Featuring bluegrass-style holiday classics and live performances, this show is not to be missed. Get your tickets today at sartplays.com!

First Stage's Young Company presents Shakespeare's HENRY IV, PART 1, directed by Marcella Kearns. Witness the epic tale of power, honor, and rebellion in this riveting historical play.

Montana Repertory Theater will present a staged reading of 'Can't Drink Salt Water,' a gripping play by indigenous playwright Kendra Mylnechuk Potter. The play explores the relentless search of a mother for her missing daughter and the journey of a young woman at an evangelical shelter for victims of sex trafficking.